Dabo Swinney has a veteran defense returning as he takes Clemson through spring practice for the first time as its head coach. The Tigers have one big question on the other side of the ball, however. Who will be the quarterback? Tom Dienhart previews Clemson as it begins preparations for the 2009...[details]

Personal: Had 282 solo tackles and 107 assists for 389 tackles in his career at Union County High...#22 outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com...all-state selection by Saint Petersburg Times as a senior...#52 prospect in Florida by SuperPrep...had 115 tackles, including 84 first hits and 31 assists, as a senior...had four recovered fumbles, five caused fumbles, and nine sacks as a senior; added 19 sacks, 14 caused fumbles, six recovered fumbles, and three interceptions...all-state as a junior; had 100 tackles and four sacks...high school teammate of First-Team USA Today All-American C.J. Spiller...his brother Bennie started at cornerback at Florida...coached by Buddy Nobles...chose Clemson over Auburn, Louisville, Maryland, North Carolina, N.C. State, and Tennessee...born Jul. 1, 1987...majoring in sociology.